Healthy Green Goddess Chicken Salad
This Green Goddess Chicken Salad is the perfect combination of bright, herby flavors, satisfying protein, and fresh crunch. Each serving gives you 60 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber! It’s made with juicy shredded chicken, crisp cucumbers, crunchy roasted chickpeas, and a creamy homemade green goddess dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 8 cups spinach
- 2 English cucumber, halved and sliced thin
- 2 tbsp cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts
- 2 tbsp pickled red onion
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 2 green onions
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15–20 minutes until crispy.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding less liquid for a thicker sauce.
- Divide spinach among 4 bowls (or make one large bowl of salad!). Top each with shredded chicken, roasted chickpeas, and cucumber slices. Drizzle with the green goddess dressing and top with cojita, hemp hearts, and pickled red onions. Enjoy!
Notes
Optional dressing boosts: a pinch of sea salt and black pepper to taste, 2-3 garlic cloves for extra flavor, 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil for a glossier finish, ½ fresh avocado or 2–3 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream for extra creaminess, or a few jalapeño slices for heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 60g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 116mg, Sodium: 646mg, Potassium: 1395mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 7031IU, Vitamin C: 39mg, Calcium: 214mg, Iron: 5mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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